Built to commemorate Indonesia's independence, National Monument dominates Medan Merdeka.
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Jan 7, 2025
We arrived to the Monas by walking here from our accommodation. We got here by 3pm during a week day and we were told that we could not go inside the monas due to it closing soon. It was still nice t… Full review by joniquelife
Dec 21, 2024
Even if you are only in Jakarta for a short length of time, you should still make it a point to go to Merdeka Square and see the national monument before you leave. When I went there, it was a sight … Full review by Fika R
Oct 9, 2024
Monas, or the National Monument, is an iconic landmark in Jakarta, Indonesia. It symbolizes the fight for independence and features a towering structure topped with a flame covered in gold. The surro… Full review by Travelcore22
Which gate is it that is open to MONAS? Please give an exact description so that we can avoid the long walk since we will be with older people who have arthritis? Some of the reviewers said that it is the North gate that is open, but as I view it on the map the Merdeka square has four gates, one on each corner. Thus, there are two gates on each corner of the north side and two gates on each corner of the South. I can interpret that the north left side gate is actually the north gate, the north right side gate is the east gate, south left gate is the west gate and the south right gate is the actually south gate.
Which gate is it that is open to MONAS? Please give an exact description so that we can avoid the long walk since we will be with older people who have arthritis?
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If you wait for the little transportation bus they have when you enter; it will take you directly to where you have to enter. Great place to go to see and read about Indonesian history and …
If you wait for the little transportation bus they have when you enter; it will take you directly to where you have to enter. Great place to go to see and read about Indonesian history and it's struggle for independence.